Artifact Number:
 00098

Object:
Hand kahili
Kahili paa lima

Material:
 Feather, ivory, shell (turtle), plant (wood)

Dimensions:
 132.5 x 18 x 18 cm

Origin:
 Hawaii, Polynesia

Comments:
 This kahili paa lima is made of blue-green peacock feathers. Dyed blue and yellow feathers make u pthe pau (skirt) of the kahili. Purple and yellow ribbon hang for the handle, 65 cm in length, made of turtle shell rings with a tip of solid ivory. It is similar is design to 00099.



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